On episode #75 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!

In our follow up segment, we discuss last week's book launch event. We also direct listeners to our new Soundcloud account and Matt's updated YouTube channel. We also ask listeners to help solve a problem.

STORYTELLING SHOWS 2019-2020

• December 14: "Crafty" at CT Historical Society, Hartford, CT
• January 11: "Still Life: Stories of Stopping and Slowing Down" at the Wadsworth Atheneum
• February 8: "Storytelling for Students at Henry A. Wolcott School, West Hartford, CT
• March 21: Great Hartford StorySlam, Hartford Flavor Company

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019-2020

• February 1: Storytelling workshop (Beginner), CT Historical Society
• February 22: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society

In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about an unexpected reaction to jury duty and how that might become a story. We also talk about ways to avoid overcomplicating a story.

Next we listen to a story by Joey Meyer.

Amongst the many things we discuss include:

1. Saying big, important things by telling the story of a small, brief, encounter

2. Outstanding openings and the power of perpetuating a mystery throughout the story

3. Sliding details about location seamlessly into the narrative

4. Effective sentence structure

5. The hazards of harming animals in a story

Next we answer questions from listeners about storytelling for job interviews and how writers can transfer what they do from the page to the stage.

Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.

RECOMMEDATIONS

Elysha:

• Fleabag

Matt:

• Mike Birbiglia's "The New One"

LINKS

Cardboard Knight: http://bit.ly/2YdewZ9

The Robbery: http://bit.ly/2P6339z

Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling

Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love

Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne

Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com

Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks

Matthew Dicks's blog: http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog

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